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Quebec City (a brandy-based Toronto)
Fernet-washed brandy rounded with maple syrup and deepened with a dash of aromatic bitters
Susie Bright
17th April at 00:51
At the risk of being accused of Canadian delusion, the sourcing of REAL, top of the line Ontario or Quebec “sirop d’erable” is what makes this. It’s heaven. Maple syrup is Eastern Canada’s umami. Treasure it!
27th January at 22:59
No maple syrup
25th December 2023 at 21:47
Served this at a Christmas party and it was a smash hit across the board. I didn't have maple syrup on hand but instead used a homemade 2:1 Demerara syrup, and that really brought out all the cinnamon and caramel notes from the brandy, as well as highlighting the clove from the fernet. This is a special one.
22nd September 2023 at 18:53
Amazing! I am not sure that I like either F.B. or Angostura very much, but together they are magical, and go so well with the cognac. An instant favourite. Is it heretical to serve it in a Nick & Nora?
26th September 2023 at 10:20
It could nestle nicely in a Nick & Nora.
9th February 2023 at 03:17
Real good! Fernet works better with cognac than with whisky IMO. Next time I’m going to try upping the cognac to 2oz and cutting the maple in half to dry it out a bit.
23rd September 2023 at 19:10
I had had a similar thought, and it does work very well, but it is less comforting on a dark autumn evening, and seems a trifle less self-indulgent.
23rd June 2022 at 10:58
Wow, excellent drink! Even with what I consider to be a sub-par Cognac - Godet VS - this is a well-conceived recipe. Each supporting ingredient is subtly yet clearly expressed. (23 Jun 2022, 6:58a)
18th April 2022 at 23:50
Wonderful aperitif. Herbal with a strong hint of clove. Not sweet, but perfectly balanced.